Apple Docs + SpinAI: Complete MCP Integration

Apple Docs is a MCP server that A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides seamless access to Apple Developer Documentation through natural language queries. Search, explore, and get detailed information about Apple frameworks, APIs, sample code, and more directly in your AI-powered development environment..

When integrated with SpinAI, you can:

• Access Apple Docs functionality through SpinAI

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Apple Docs in SpinAI, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

• Apple Docs will be fully integrated and operational
• You can use Apple Docs tools directly in SpinAI
• All Apple Docs capabilities will be available for your workflows

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• SpinAI installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Node.js)

Installation

Step 1: Install Apple Docs

Configuration

Step 2: Configure SpinAI

1. Open SpinAI settings
2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
3. Add Apple Docs server with appropriate settings
4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use Apple Docs in SpinAI:

Testing Your Setup

1. Launch SpinAI
2. Verify Apple Docs is available in the tools list
3. Test basic Apple Docs functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Tool Execution Error

Symptoms: Agent fails to retrieve data

Cause: MCP server process crashed or returned invalid JSON

Solution:

• Enable debug logging in SpinAI
• Check stderr of the MCP server process

Timeout

Symptoms: Agent hangs on tool call

Cause: MCP server is unresponsive

Solution:

• Configure timeouts in createMCPTool options

Apple Docs not appearing in SpinAI

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check Apple Docs installation
• Restart SpinAI
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Apple Docs is integrated with SpinAI:

• Explore all Apple Docs capabilities through SpinAI
• Check out other MCP servers that work with SpinAI
• Join the MCP community for tips and support
• Consider contributing to Apple Docs development

Need Help?

• Search for Apple Docs documentation
• Check the SpinAI MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions